What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling? New Braunfels TX

Compulsive gamblers may start betting small amounts, but sooner or later start to wager higher bets in order to get the same feelings of excitement they had when they first started playing. Compulsive gamblers often feel agitated and restless if they are unable to gamble and can feel a strong desire to gamble when other aspects of their lives are weighing them down.

River City Rehabilitation Center
(830) 602-0282
256 South Krueger Avenue
New Braunfels, TX
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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Mental Health Clinic
(210) 652-2448
1985 1st Street West
Universal City, TX
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Blues Management Inc
(713) 686-8195
10301 NW Freeway
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Red River Hospital
(940) 322-3171
1505 8th Street
Wichita Falls, TX
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(800) 234-5809
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Career and Recovery Resources Inc
(832) 563-6756
925 5th Street
Hempstead, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Criminal justice clients

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Hays Caldwell Council on
(512) 396-7695
1901 Dutton Drive
San Marcos, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Preferred Family Healthcare Inc
(210) 224-7717
306 South Flores Street
San Antonio, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Unlimited Visions Aftercare Inc
(713) 921-2276
5527 and 5528 Lawndale Street
Houston, TX
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Spanish

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Christus Spohn Hosp Corpus Christi Mem
(361) 902-4006
2606 Hospital Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX
Hotline
(361) 814-8633
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Coastal Bend Alcohol/Drug Rehab Center
(361) 882-9302x102
35 North Country Club Place
Corpus Christi, TX
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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What are the Perils of Compulsive Gambling?

How do you find if you have a gambling addiction? The first thing to note is compulsive gambling is a psychological condition which makes the persons unable to control their desire to gamble. Many crave the feeling they have when they gamble and seek this experience on a daily basis, no matter whether they’re on a winning or losing streak.

Compulsive gamblers may start betting small amounts, but sooner or later start to wager higher bets in order to get the same feelings of excitement they had when they first started playing. Compulsive gamblers often feel agitated and restless if they are unable to gamble and can feel a strong desire to gamble when other aspects of their lives are weighing them down. Compulsive gamblers may also believe that gambling is the only way to pay off debts and keep believing that it’s only a matter of time before they hit the elusive jackpot. Some compulsive gamblers may find themselves lying to friends and families and in some cases stealing money or goods to pay for their gambling habit.

Perils of Compulsive Gamblers

Not all compulsive gamblers will exhibit each of these qualities, but if you recognize just a few of these in yourself or someone close to you then it could be time to seek help.

Compulsive gambling is treatable and there are a number of wonderful organizations set up to deal specifically with this problem.

Gamblers Anonymous is probably the most well-known and widespread and is based on a 12-step program similar t...

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